- 112
Webb, Rev. Arthur J.
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The History of Fiji, illustrated... with an Appendix by F.P. Winter. Sydney: John Sands, 1885
- paper
First edition, 4to (305 x 263mm.), title and text within red lithographed border, 36 albumen prints (182 x 222mm., or the reverse), mounted on card recto and verso, 9 leaves of separately printed letterpress tipped onto blank pages interleaved with the photographs, crimson half morocco over publisher's cloth, upper cover stamped in gilt 'Besse & Black's Illustrated History of Fiji' within a decorative frame, [Ferguson 18276], some light spotting and dust-soiling, a few mounts chipped, expertly rebacked and recornered
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Rare. One of the first monographs on Fiji illustrated with photographs, showing scenery, shipping, colonial and native buildings and Fijians in Suva, Levuka, Bau, Rewa, and an image of Rokos (the highest ranked Chiefs in Fiji). The appendix, written by F.P. Winter a resident barrister, entitled "Fiji as a country for Europeans to settle in", provides trading statistics and notes on climate but concludes "A person thinking of settling in Fiji must not expect to find an earthly paradise... amusements of any kind are scarce, and there are no local topics of interest". Webb was the Wesleyan minister to the English residents of Levuka and a missionary in the Rewa district.